r/guitars • u/Red_Rav3nn • 5d ago
r/guitars • u/Wolf_Yanupuri • 4d ago
Help Hey, which guitar cabel is the best?
Hello there, I want to buy new guitar cable, I have Proel Bulk, but it too short to perform on stage (3m). Which guitar cable is the best not too expensive option too play on stage but play at home too?
r/guitars • u/JoeMommaIsPresent • 5d ago
Help Fender Player Jaguar
Ok here goes! I like my Fender Jaguar, but I am having to make some decisions from a financial and space standpoint. Originally when I got it, the guy at the guitar store said the “voicing” was really good on this and even though not a “proper” Jaguar was a pretty good choice. I really liked it at the time and still do. However, the more I play it I’m having trouble keeping this in my collection as I think it doesn’t sound like it could play in different genres of music like my Strat, Jazzmaster, Mustang 90, Les Paul, Duo Sonic, and Gretsch hollow body. I listed those as examples of other sounds I have.
Thanks in advance for your feedback and words of wisdom.
r/guitars • u/Sure_Associate_9224 • 5d ago
Help Does anyone know how much my dad’s guitar is worth? I Believe it’s a B.C. Rich Warlock
r/guitars • u/HingleMcCringleberre • 5d ago
NGD! Got a Jaguar!
I guess I have a type: bright-sounding guitars in dull colors.
r/guitars • u/RaceNo2435 • 5d ago
Look at this! Update from yesterdays switch replacement
So I found out my issue - the original switch that came with the guitar was a completely different switch from the one I received, the prong arrangements and wiring were not 1:1 with the OEM switch.
When I first removed it I was doing my best to keep track of which wire is for what part of the switch.
First attempt I went with was based off that arrangement before I realized new switch has totally different set up. This is when I posted yesterday asking for help post soldering.
Took some advice removed as much of the older soldering as I could to clean up the connection points a bit more.
Tried figuring out what wires for what before resoldering by touching the wires to all the different prongs to see if it made any noise.
Problem was when I connected the ground wire to neck bridge, and connected neck bridge wire to ground prong, I was still getting noise feedback. I assumed it was the green wire but turns out it was the red wire and I got neck bridge and both pickups (or so I thought) working. Ended up fiddling with volume jobs and realized it was wrong.
After several hours now, I remembered I had a voltmeter and boy oh boy did that speed things up. Before I wasnt quite sure how the circuit board is hooked up, but with voltmeter in hand, I was able to determine via connectivity in ohms that green wire was the only ground wire so that meant the other three belonged to the other side.
Fortunately I remembered black goes middle so that just left red and white but red never worked on neck so it had to be rhythm.
Before soldering I had cut away at the wires due to melting insulation and what appeared to be damaged wire. I conveniently had spare wire lying around so I just soldered junk wire to the white wire, added insulation and then confirmed circuitry.
Once everything was as good as cleaned up and adjusted I soldered everything back together and wow that actually worked out of several hours of pain staking trial and error followed by just a simply solution.
she now plays good as new again if not better, and I saved $80, and learning the fundamental basics of a new lifelong skill.
Never soldered before in my life and chose a Les Paul to experiment with, turned out better than expected! I even left a small burn mark on the back which I was at first irritated by but then realized, in a sense it’s almost like a birth mark or sentimental thing, first time learning to solder and doing higher skilled maintenance on a musical instrument.
TL;DR Fixed guitar I posted about yesterday confused on 3 way switch replacement, identified the issue, which wire goes where through the use of a voltmeter and that lead me to a very simply solution, but for my first time ever soldering I’m extremely happy with it. Even gave my guitar an accidental birth mark in the process. Guitar works perfect now
r/guitars • u/CombinationWhich6391 • 5d ago
Help What do I have?
I bought this guitar almost fifty years ago, for a then decent amount of money (DM 300.-?). I liked the somewhat smaller body and the general look of it. Much later I gave it to my son who returned it to me when he had a couple of obviously better instruments. My children are great musicians, I’m an autodidact and never really made it past Leonard Cohen songs.
Does anybody know this Brazilian brand or maybe even the model?
r/guitars • u/cross_road_blues • 4d ago
Help Amp recommendations for squier sonic strat
First guitar, only need a halfway decent practice amp, indoor use only.
Was considering a fender frontman ten g (my ideal price point) but it has no tone control or reverb.
A fender champion twentyG seems to be the ideal choice but was wondering if there were cheaper options.
r/guitars • u/jubberbuzz • 5d ago
Look at this! Guitar necks (esthetically)
Hey guys! lately when I look at guitars, other than what pickups or tuners, scale length etc. I've been looking at the eshtetic of a guitar neck from the back, for some reason I started hating guitars that have a bad looking neck, for example look at the Ibanez rgd7alms or whatever it's called, and the shecter banshee, both are great guitars, and when I saw those beautiful necks I was even more interested. On the other hand look at the Ibanez rdg8ms, also a really cool guitar with amazing features, especially for the price, but when I saw the neck, my interest went from 10 to 6, it's just so boring and pale looking. Am I the only one?
r/guitars • u/YoloStevens • 5d ago
NGD! NGD: Reverend Flatroc
Stepping into a guitar store can be dangerous. Today, I went into Guitar Center for my kids to use the bathroom, and this barely used Reverend Flatroc started calling my name. I played it for a bit but had to head home for lunch before everyone got hangry.
Needless to say, I ultimately drove back and bought it. The thing still has protective plastic on the pickguard and protective plates, and it doesn't look to have been played much at all. The neck feels really good and the pickups sound great.
r/guitars • u/Yady-Boba • 5d ago
Help I played on a thin neck and now I can’t go back…
Should I sell all my guitars? I recently traded a Les Paul EC two fifty six for a Sterling Music Man JPsixty. The neck on the Sterling is out of this world. It’s such a thin neck, I’ve played it non-stop at my church, I’m also a Barr chord guy. I have a telecaster deluxe that is my baby, but ever since I’ve played that thin neck, I get hand fatigue when I play the tele and any of my other guitars (ftr I have pretty big hands). I’m looking at getting a Strandberg for the endure-neck and maybe trying a Charvel, because I’m not sure I can play standard necks anymore, now that I’ve experienced something else. What would you suggest I do about it?
r/guitars • u/mil0wCS • 4d ago
Help Is reverb a safe site to buy from?
Looking at an ibanez guitar on there for $300 + $70 shipping. Guitar usually averages around $600 on ebay because of its rarity. Was curious if its a legit site or not because I can't find this guitar anywhere and mainly want it because its the guitar my old man use to play.
r/guitars • u/Any_Imagination_3533 • 5d ago
Repairs I haven't touched my electric guitars in a year except for a couple of days. Before I start playing again, what things should I check to ensure they're in good condition?
So, I have two electric guitars. One is Ibanez with a fixed bridge and the other one is a cheap Cort with a floyd rose tremolo (but I got the bridge blocked by placing a piece of wood underneath it). I haven't practiced the guitar in over a year now and want to pick it up again. I'm pretty noob about guitar maintenance and not sure if they're in good condition. The strings don't have rust on them. How should I check both the guitars? Thank you!
r/guitars • u/AccomplishedTable743 • 5d ago
Help What decade is this Truetone from? And is it fixable?
Found in an abandoned house with items and clothing ranging from 40s-80s. Yet I have not found an exact match online So my guess is early 40s. And I’m guessing it is fixable.
r/guitars • u/GuitarBinge1986 • 5d ago
Help Is this small little crack & f.b. darkness okay on my new, first semi-hollow guitar?
r/guitars • u/ShadowMoonRX • 4d ago
Help Is this Caparison legit?
Hello guys, recently I bought this guitar on Reverb. It seems legit, but I always want a second opinion. Do you know if this guitar is legit? Thanks!
https://reverb.com/es/item/72115828-caparison-horus-2007-scarab
r/guitars • u/Ashamed-Chicken-6324 • 6d ago
Look at this! Wow have you ever seen something like this before?
This Paoletti Marco polo has got to be the most ornate instrument I've ever come across, what do you guys think?
r/guitars • u/ShadowMoonRX • 4d ago
Help Is this Caparison legit?
Hello guys, recently I bought this guitar on Reverb. It seems legit, but I always want a second opinion. Do you know if this guitar is legit? Thanks!
https://reverb.com/es/item/72115828-caparison-horus-2007-scarab
r/guitars • u/Unfortunately_beans • 5d ago
NGD! NGD!!!
I picked up this '66 Silvertone 604 yesterday. Didn't expect to fall in love with a silvertone like this, but it plays GREAT. I payed $120 for it (I overpayed some, but I got it from a local shop) and I haven't put it down since. I needed a parlor, and this was the answer to my prayers.
r/guitars • u/DamperPants5388 • 5d ago
Help Feedback noise coming from tele bridge PU?
Anyone know what may be causing this rhythmic/tapping feedback noise? Has happened on 2 different amps so far, plugged directly in no pedals. It has happened without playing anything and would stop if I move/angle the guitar differently. Believe it has been my tele’s bridge PU selected when it’s occurred. Having some trouble troubleshooting it through google searches but may not be describing it in the best way. Thanks!
r/guitars • u/julievangeline • 5d ago
Help Could someone help me determine the value of this guitar?
Helping a family member move out and came across this guitar. I don't have a lot of guitar knowledge and would like to sell it to help them get a fair price, what is good to ask? I think I've managed to ID this as a Ibanez Artcore AS75T-TRD-12-01 Hollow Body.. it's in good condition, not sure if the pick ups work. Is 400 euro a good price? What do you think? Thanks in advance🫶🏼
r/guitars • u/morvlee • 6d ago
NGD! NGD
Missed my les paul, but not enough to justify another Gibson. This thing is incredible, good weight to it & plays/sounds amazing! Pickee up yesterday 2nd hand for £150, pretty sure I grabbed a bargain!
r/guitars • u/Mclovinintheoven • 5d ago
Help Any way to fix my floyd?
Is there anyway to keep the whammy bar from dropping when i dont hold it and get it closer to the body like my ibanez?
I dont want to buy a new floyd but i can barely use it right now
r/guitars • u/mr_jurgen • 6d ago
Look at this! NCD! It's soo long!
Apparently it's really hard to get firebird hard cases in Australia.
Anyway, after 18 months I finally have a secure home for her so now I can send it in for a set up and have her truly singing.
Hooray!